Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969 or 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the "Songbird Supreme" by Guinness World Records, she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, and signature use of the whistle register.
She rose to fame in 1990 after signing to Columbia Records and releasing her eponymous debut album, which topped the U.S. Billboard 200 for eleven consecutive weeks. Soon after, Carey became the only artist ever to have their first five singles reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, from "Vision of Love" to "Emotions".
What JoJo Thought When Mariah Carey Tweeted About Her New Album
essence.comJoJo said it was “validating, vindicating and encouraging” when her new album, good to know, reached No. 1 on the R&B Billboard charts.
The R&B singer has been getting tons of love for her new project from fellow musicians, including Missy Elliott, Kehlani and JoJo’s idol, Mariah Carey. “Mariah Carey tweeted about my album,” JoJo gushed during ESSENCE’s new Facebook Live series, Music Mondays. “I’m like, Oh my friggin’ goodness.
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